YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Disease Phenotyping Scientist, are to: 

• Identify opportunities for technical innovation in disease phenotyping;
• Identify creative solutions and implementing improvements to automate and increase efficiency of disease assays and testing;
• Design and analyze complex experiments with emphasis on phenotyping of new and existing vegetable product concepts;
• Lead multiple complex scientific projects focusing on disease traits of commercial importance, as well as interdisciplinary and crosscultural project teams and collaborations;
• Align research activities with team goals and broad business objectives;
• Mentor peers, coach direct reports and extended team members in areas of technical expertise, developing employees on a day to day basis;
• Recruit temporary and permanent personnel as necessary to advance business objectives and strengthen technology expertise.

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values.  More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications: 

• Ph.D. with a minimum of 4 years relevant experience in plant pathology or related field OR a M.S. with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience in plant pathology or related field OR a B.S. with a minimum of 10 years relevant experience in plant pathology or related field;
• Background in experimental design and statistics;
• Demonstrated creativity in problem solving and ability to lead change;
• Outstanding analytical and communication skills;
• Strong initiative and results orientation;
• Experience in automated phenotyping and working knowledge of imaging, sensors or relevant technologies.